Durban City Tour: Explore Botanical Gardens, Street Art, Traditional Culture, and Local Cuisine
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Experience the best of Durban on a city tour that takes you through botanical gardens, street art, traditional culture, and local cuisine. Discover hidden gems, meet local artists, and indulge in delicious flavors. Book now!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Durban Botanic Gardens - The first stop on this tour is the Durban Botanical Gardens. Here we will meet a passionate local horticulturalist who will help you unlock this living museum after all these gardens have museum status. Explore the gardens and which is home to the loneliest man on the planet (don’t stress, it’s a plant).
  • Glenwood - Time to meet Mooki Lion, our local street artist. We will accompany Mooki on a part walking/part driving graffiti and street art tour. Get to know more about the art scene in Durban and view the public portfolios of Mooki and his crew.
  • Phansi Museum - Phansi Museum is home to one of the largest collections of indigenous art and craft in South Africa. Meet Phumzile, the dancing curator of the museum, as you explore South Africa’s cultural diversity through art and design.
  • The KwaZulu-Natal Society of the Arts - If you’re looking for a keepsake from South Africa, there’s no better place. Visit the KwaZulu Natal Society of the Arts and browse their gift shop. Everything sold at KZNSA is sourced from sustainable programmes throughout the province or from one of the many NGOs that partners with the gallery.
  • Canecutters Restaurant - If you’ve not heard about Durban’s famous “Bunny Chow” by now, you’re in for a happy surprise. Lunch is at CaneCutters Restaurant home to Durban’s best “Bunny Chow”
  • Markets of Warwick - There are 2 ways of visit the markets, the touristy way and the immersive way. We prefer the latter after all, the Victoria Street Market is only 1 of the many markets at Warwick Junction. Meet our colleagues from Asiye eTafuleni (a local NGO) that works intimately with the traders of the Markets. Explore the various sides to the markets from the Lime Ladies to Muthi Bridge and beyond.
  • Durban - Travel through the inner city as your guide unlocks the history and heritage with anecdotes and city secrets. Take in the colonial architecture and art deco buildings. Check out Moses Mabhida Stadium and if you are an adrenaline junkie, perhaps sign up for the BigRush (Jump off the Tallest Swing on the planet).
  • Momenti Gelato - All good things come to an end but not before visiting one of the best artisan gelato shop this side of the Equator. Taste the many wonderful and creative flavours from Turkish Delight to Black Sesame with Honeycomb. Select your 2 favourites flavours and get it in a handmade cone or cup
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Tasty snacks included
  • All fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Begin your day with a leisurely walk within Africa’s most ancient Botanical Gardens, accompanied by our knowledgeable horticulturist who will share its history and varied collection. Explore the fashionable neighbourhood of Glenwood with artist Mooki Lion to discover the public profiles of local graffiti artists. Get ready to engage with Mama Nkosi, also known as the vibrant guardian of a sizeable array of native art, while she unveils local mythical beliefs and tribal customs.

Savour a delicious meal (at your own expense) and experience the signature tastes of Durban — have you ever tasted a bunny chow? Once your energy is restored, penetrate the dynamic core of the city — Victoria Street Market — and engage with local vendors as they present their goods.

Take a tour of the city centre with your guide who will animate it with historical tales and a wealth of knowledge. Moses Mabhida Stadium isn’t just a sight for sore eyes, it’s also an exhilarating leap of faith (at your own expense). Conclude the day at Station Drive Precinct with a gourmet gelato sampling.

Location
Durban Botanic Gardens
Sydenham Road,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nik-n-dusty
Dec 30, 2019
Felt like we were experiencing Durban with old friends! - From the moment we met in the hotel lobby, we just clicked! Justin and Thabo are fantastic people and we had a wonderful day with them. And the people we met along the way were just as lovely. We explored the street art scene with Mook and it was absolutely fascinating. We really did feel like we were spending the day with old friends. And it didn't feel like a typical sightseeing excursion. It truly felt like local friends, passionate about their town, showing us around. And we loved every minute of it. From taking the plunge at the Big Rush, to checking out the market, to a bunny chow lunch, to rounding it all out with gin AND gelato tastings, it was a great way to spend the day and see Durban. Highly recommend!
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